Education
Open Daily* 10:00am – 5:00pm
Open Daily* 10:00am – 5:00pm
Timetable
Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand’s only open‑range zoo, a place to explore a little closer and reconnect with the world around us. Learning comes alive at Orana with a range of ways to learn, connect and be inspired, whether you’re at the Park, at school or home. A key role of Orana is to inspire visitors, staff and the local community to act on behalf of wildlife conservation. Orana’s conservation strategies align with the New Zealand Curriculum as well as global best practices, including the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Social Change for Conservation Education Strategy.
Zoo School at Orana
Zoo School is your classroom in the wild - where curiosity, connection, and conservation come together. Our education programmes and conservation strategies align with the New Zealand Curriculum as well as global best practices, including the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Social Change for Conservation Education Strategy.
Plan Your Visit
Find everything you need to get ready for a day of learning, wildlife and curiosity. Find helpful information to plan a smooth adventure with us.
Children’s University
Orana is a learning destination for Children's University, offering a diverse range of activities for curious minds to connect with the world around them.
Work Experience
So, you want to be a zoo keeper? Almost all work experience requests we receive relate to working with the animals. Animal keeping is a very rewarding career, but it is a very demanding position. Keepers work in all weather and there are limited jobs available in New Zealand.
